Treadmills

Not all of us can hit the streets every morning running as part of our fitness plan, this is as a result of very many reasons. Treadmills are the next best thing when this is the case.

In fact, there are many treadmills on the market, many of which pack such features and specs that they actually beat the actual act of running.

Imagine the prospect of running through the (simulated) streets of Barcelona, Bogota or basically any other city in the world with all the bends, terrain and curves present. All you have to do is download your preferred Google maps route; or create your own, if that’s what you like, push a button and you’re ready to roll with the Proform 600i.

What’s to Love about the Proform 600i?

This treadmill is packed with a number of amazing features that sets it apart quite well from the crowd. They are discussed in this section.

Foldable SpaceSaverTM Design

Treadmills can take a lot of space, thereby dissuading those who have limited spaces from trying to own one. The foldable design on this Proform 600i makes it possible to exercise, stow away the apparatus so the space can be used for other purposes. It also makes it easy to move around and use in different places for comfort.

It also allows the gym/workout space to look less clogged up, giving freedom in design and decoration.

Innovative ProShoxTM Cushioning

Well, there’s no point exercising if it will continually injure you, this treadmill won’t though. It’s ProShox Cushioning let’s the exercise get into the muscles but reduces impacts on the joints for better workouts and faster recovery.

2.75 CHP Mach Z Drive System

The drive system on this treadmill is specially designed to meet with users exercising needs at all times, no matter how fast or slow. The Mach Z drive system on it cools its components as it works, thereby providing longevity of performance both short-term and long-term.

Trust the 600i to deliver consistent power and endurance to match yours because really, there’s no point exercising if your treadmill cannot keep up.

Rounds Watts LED Display

Based on specially designed algorithm, the software of this treadmill follows up your exercise and displays to you the details of it. It shows where you are in your workout regime – so you can know when you’re on your endurance mode, tempo mode or if you have reached peak zone. This even helps to charge you up and fuel your endurance since you can see your goal ahead of you.

Slow, steady workout is the combination for endurance mode while tempo mode keeps you in your ideal heart rate (based on calculations using your age and body size) and the peak zone is your maximum cardio level.

The treadmill can also help you carry out interval exercises by pushing the right buttons to kick things up and slow them down.

iFit Sync

The Proform 600i connects with your iFit account and delivers the best of workout assisting software. It is Bluetooth synced and with this iFit Enabled feature, it is able to do some amazing stuff, the highlight of which is terrain recreation.

With this, you can connect to Google Maps and use the routes of any city in the world or one designed by you. It re-enacts bumps and curves in the trail to give that experience of running on the actual locations in question.

It also boasts an unlimited workout library containing regimes designed by professional trainers to help you transition and achieve amazing results in no time.

QuickSpeed and QuickIncline Digital Controls.

0-20 kph speed controls and 0-12% inclination controls come as part of the setup to spice up exercising on this amazing device. QuickSpeed helps you to adjust your speed levels at a touch without breaking your stride while QuickIncline helps to alter the inclination of the terrain also with a touch.

Integrated Tablet Holder and Musical Devices Ports.

Now you can catch your favourite shows and movies as you work out with the ingrained tablet holder which stands any tablet in a comfortable position for your eyes and neck. As part of the entertainment repertoire, the music ports lets you connect a host of mp3 players including an iPod so you can listen to music, audiobooks, podcasts or whatever you’re into as you run.

Other Notables

Grip Pulse EKG to monitor your vitals in real time as you exercise.

CoolAire Workout Fan that has a variable speed setting, so you can control how you feel while working out.

1.9″ Precision Machined and Balanced Rear Roller which are Non-flex designed to minimize heat damage on the belts and reduce maintenance costs and frequency.

Maximum body weight of 125kg can be carried comfortably on the machine.

CONCLUSION

It goes without saying that this is a very good treadmill. Beginners and professional marathoners alike will find this machine a worthy fit for them. The combination of useful lifestyle features makes it even more useful for those looking to a way to ass workout to their busy schedules. Get this treadmill and you can read your emails in the morning while you run it off before heading to work.

The foldable design is also another selling point which means that you do not have to possess a dedicated gym space to use this device and even if you do, it will only take up minimal space.

Verdict, it is a treadmill certainly worth every cent spent on it and should be a serious. contender if you are in the market for a treadmill.

A mid-range medium-spec treadmill that would make the ideal treadmill for the average runner.

It comes with the ability to wirelessly measure your heart rate and the chest strap is usually included. It also has a range of other features that you would expect from a modern treadmill such as the ability to design your own fitness programs.

This item also comes with a 3 years parts and labour warranty from most online retailers and weighs approximately 108kgs.